San Diego to New Orleans: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 8 times. The typical return was £425 per person and the lowest £336, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £336 |
| Typical (median) | £425 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 8 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from San DiegoLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £89 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG, rated 8.5 by 2,280 guests
£989 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £672 + hotel £317, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American · with a stop · 5h 34m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 34m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £417 | F9 + MX | with a stop | 32h 1m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £445 | F9 + MX | with a stop | 39h 49m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £336 | American | with a stop | 5h 34m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £412 | F9 + MX | with a stop | 24h 30m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £433 | F9 + MX | with a stop | 24h 30m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £454 | F9 + MX | with a stop | 39h 49m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £371 | American | with a stop | 5h 39m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £471 | F9 + MX | with a stop | 24h 30m | Kiwi.com |
About New Orleans
New Orleans runs on jazz, Creole and Cajun cooking, centuries-old architecture and a festival calendar that peaks at Mardi Gras.
New Orleans from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about San Diego to New Orleans
What does a return from San Diego to New Orleans usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £425 per person, taxes and fees included, across 8 checks; the lowest was £336.
When is the best time to fly from San Diego to New Orleans?
New Orleans is at its best in February, March, April, May, October, November and December. Avoid July, August, September: Sweltering heat and peak hurricane season
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to New Orleans?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New Orleans.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.